Review of Waddesdon: An age old agricultural community with a thirteenth century parish church, Waddesdon is situated roughly 10 kilometres to the west of Aylesbury in The county of Bucks. Well known as the location of the elegant Waddesdon Manor, put up by the prosperous Rothschilds family in the Renaissance style of a 16th century French chateau (these days managed by the National Trust), Waddesdon has been basically an estate village since the end of the 19th C.
The majority of the structures erected for the Rothschild family (properties built for manor staff, the Five Arrows hotel and the village hall) continue to dominate the village today and are inhabited by and treasured by the populace of roughly 2,000 (in 2011). The parish of Waddesdon (coupled with Eythrope, Woodham, Wormstone and Westcott) covers an area of 7,252 acres. In former times reachable from near by Aylesbury by train, Waddesdon train station has long been closed & the village can now only be gotten to by road (the A41).
Waddesdon History: Certainly a Saxon settlement until the conquest by the Normans, the manor of Waddesdon was controlled by Brictric, one of Queen Edith's men, in those very early, principally unrecorded days. In the 1086 Domesday Book the manor was described as being held by Miles Crispin and having a value of 27 hides. Eventually Waddesdon manor was to be accorded to Henry of Oxford and then to the Courtenay family, it switched hands frequently until finally passing to John 7th Duke of Marlborough. It was the 7th Duke of Marlborough (John Spencer Churchill) who, in 1874, sold off The parish of Waddesdon and his extensive Bucks landed estate to Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild an art collector, MP & one of the prosperous Austrian Rothschild banking dynasty.
Waddesdon Manor: The Rebirth (Renaissance) style Waddesdon Manor House was later built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, reproducing a sixteenth century French chateau, right down to the wine cellars. The estate passed to The Baron's sister, Alice Charlotte de Rothschild, in 1898, after Baron Ferdinand passed away at the Manor itself in 1898, on his 59th birthday. In addition to holding the Baron's vast collection of tapestries, art and furniture, Waddesdon Manor also functioned as a family home. In the late 1950's, after the death of James de Rothschild, Waddesdon Manor was given to the National Trust, it later became a well loved tourist destination. Waddesdon Manor boasts an internationally acclaimed collection of French furniture, paintings and decorative arts, large landscaped gardens, a fantastic wine cellar, a Rococo style aviary, plant centre, online shop, meeting rooms, child's area, high quality eateries, giftshops and additionally offers marriage facilities (The Dairy at Waddesdon Manor). The Manor additionally organizes a multitude of functions and events all year round for instance art displays, carol singing, food markets, horticultural events and wine tastings.
Waddesdon over the centuries has been a typically farming village, it has formerly had the titles Votesdone (11th C) and Woddesdon (fourteenth century), along with the modern spelling. Various other crafts which sustained local inhabitants other than agriculture are silk manufacture and lace making. The building of the parish church Saint Michael and All Angels was begun in 1190, it was extended & embellished often over the centuries, in particular in the medieval & Victorian periods. The Font was added in about 1400, the church tower was rebuilt in 1892, taking the place of the one erected during the 14th century.
Facilities - Wedding Venue - The Dairy at Waddesdon Manor: Magnificently attractive, the widely known marriage venue, The Dairy at Waddesdon Manor near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, offers a wonderfully inspiring back drop to your perfect wedding of your dreams at any time of the year. Nestling in a relaxing waterside setting among glorious gardens, The Dairy at Waddesdon is an enchanting exclusive building on the Waddesdon Estate, stunningly created for the affluent Rothschild banking family during the 1800s & for more than 100 years the country residence of the Rothschild household. You, with family and guests can enjoy an idea of their privileged lifestyle: outstanding food, quality wines, and expert service with absolute individuality guaranteed. The delightful Dairy at Waddesdon is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies under the Antler Chandelier, in the Winter Garden, within the West Hall and outside (under cover) by the lakeside pavilion. Call: 01296 653226.

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Waddesdon Cottages/Accommodation Near Waddesdon

Orchard Cottage Ashendon - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (Sleeps 4)

Pretty convenient for heading to Waddesdon and Waddesdon Manor & circled by lovely open landscapes, this enchanting rental cottage offers magical views & is very well furnished throughout, that makes it appropriate for a relaxed escape or weekend break. The cottage is situated on the outskirts of the pretty village of Ashendon roughly 4 miles away from the village of Waddesdon.
Set in a big garden, with bar-b-que, patio furniture and plenty of fruit trees, the property has a cozy wooden beamed sitting room with an open hearth for getting warm on those chilly days, in the kitchen there's an AGA stove, perfect for making a home made breakfast prior to heading off to explore.
The cottage is a short walk from the the heart of Ashendon featuring its classic public house (The Hundred of Ashendon), serving fine ales and terrific meals, and in addition to Waddesdon, is handy for going to see such places as Aylesbury, Cuddington, Haddenham and Chearsley, furthermore near by are the Chilterns. This fantastic holiday home is made for an escape right through the year.